Dear and most respected Senior Citizens of Rishikesh,

My heartfelt Adorations to the omnipresent, omnipotent, omniscient Divinity in you.

Being Senior Citizens of a city like Rishikesh, the city of Saints, makes all of you special. This town, of which you can be proud, is having many important Temples, great Ashrams and places of learning. To get the opportunity to live in such a spiritual environment is a great Blessing of the Divine.

All of you know, how the time is passing very quickly. All of you must have realised how rapidly world-wide changes have taken place. The modern Technology, where, with the push of a button, one can reach any place in the world, has strongly entered into our lives. This new development can no doubt have great advantages, but at the same time can also bring a lot of danger.

I hope, that the young generation will always look upon the elders with highest respect, and that they will always follow their valuable advice. Hard work and Experience, which result in the capability of guiding others, are the virtues, which make our Senior Citizens living examples.

May the Blessings of Paramahamsa Omkarananda Saraswati always be with You and grant You a very long, happy and a prosperous life.

Adorations,

Swami Vishveshwarananda Saraswati
President, Omkarananda Ashram Himalayas